CVE-2018-12469

Description

Incorrect handling of an invalid value for an HTTP request parameter by Directory Server (aka Enterprise Server Administration web UI) in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server 2.3 Update 2 and earlier, 3.0 before Patch Update 12, and 4.0 before Patch Update 2 causes a null pointer dereference (CWE-476) and subsequent denial of service due to process termination.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.34%
Affected: Micro Focus Micro Focus Enterprise Developer, Micro Focus Enterprise Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://community.microfocus.com/microfocus/mainframe_solutions/enterprise_server/w/knowledge_base/29624/enterprise-server-security-fix-october-2018

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12469?
CVE-2018-12469 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12469?
To fix CVE-2018-12469, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-12469 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-12469 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-12469?
CVE-2018-12469 affects Micro Focus Micro Focus Enterprise Developer, Micro Focus Enterprise Server.
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